Kumaon ka Itihas

Kumaon ka Itihas (The history of Kumaon)

The book is one of the earliest creations by any writer from either Garhwal or Kumaon region and takes a look at the history of the region of Kumaun hills and its people.

The book in itself is considered to be one of the most popular book to be written about the Kumaon hills and its first version was published in 1937 so it basically have the history before that period the book has been republished by Shyam Prakashan and carries some of the finest example of the use of Hindi language. The book tracks the history of Kumaon people and the Katyuri kingdom.

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About the Author: Badri Dutt Pandey

Badri Dutt Pandey, Born on 15 Feb 1882 in Kankhal Haridwar, was a renowned freedom fighter and a much respected personality in the Himalayas. After starting his first newspaper from Almora he took part in many movements and was the first person to raise his voice to demand a different state of Uttarakhand and he was also the first Member of Parliament to be selected from Almora. He died on 13 Feb 1965 and for his dedication to the cause of his people he is often referred to as ‘Kumaon Kesari’.